RG6 1DT is a safe, established residential area on Culver Lane, 1.0km from Earley Rise in Reading. Administratively it sits within Bulmershe and Whitegates ward and the Reading East constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in RG6, RG6 1DT offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Wokingham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k, up 24.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RG6 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00083880 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CULVER LANE, RG6 1DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CULVER LANE, RG6 1DT.
371
40
£ 72,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RG6 1DT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RG6 1DT combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£505k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RG6 1DT. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 560,000
1 sales · Mean £ 560,000
Semi-Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RG6 1DT has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Alfred Sutton Primary School
UTC Reading
Hamilton School
Earley St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Maiden Erlegh School in Reading
Addington School
The Bulmershe School
Highwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rizouq0.5 km
- New Happy Garden0.5 km
- Chicken Base0.6 km
- Khan’s Karahi0.6 km
- Terry Ling's1.0 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Reading Pharmacy0.5 km
- Premier Stores0.7 km
- Cake & Cream0.5 km
- BP Weldale Connect0.9 km
- J Guris0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Elmhurst Hotel0.8 km
- Brackenhurst Guest House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Three Tuns0.9 km
- Palmer Tavern0.6 km
- Earley Home Guard Club0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
- The Roebuck / The Kitchen0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Miah's Garden of Gulab0.6 km
- O Portugues0.8 km
- Tutu's Ethiopian Table at Palmer Park Lodge0.7 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Blue Apple at Open Text1.0 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Earley1.5 km
- Reading2.9 km
- Reading Station3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Culver Lane0.1 km
- Culver Lane0.1 km
- Eastcourt Avenue0.2 km
- Eastcourt Avenue0.2 km
- Whitegates Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RG61DT · Data under Open Government Licence